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Two fishermen drown, two missing as trawler capsizes off Cox

Vessel sinks after coming under storm early today while returning from fishing trip

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 12:00 pm

Tarique Rahman attends Janmashtami programme in Dhaka

The event brought together Hindu community leaders, priests, sebaits and other prominent citizens from across the country

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 11:48 am

Growing presence of courtside content creators in tennis sparks debate

Jessica Pegula is all in favor of bringing more fans into tennis, but the world number three said Wednesday it's important to keep the focus on the game.

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 11:39 am

Dhaka-Jamalpur bus services suspended over attack on transport workers after accident

Passengers face higher travel costs as alternative vehicles raise fares amid the transport stoppage

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 11:34 am

Over 250 stranded on ferry for over seven hours in Ctg

Poor navigability forces Kopotakkho to wait for high tide to reach Bansbaria

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 11:16 am

India's GDP growth defies oil shock but stirs up controversy

India's 7.8% GDP growth has been met with scepticism over methodology and long-term durability due to a weak monsoon.

BBC 3 Sep 2026 11:15 am

Alcaraz clears second hurdle with flair after losing opening set

Alcaraz will face China's Wu Yibing in the third round

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 9:23 am

India condemns destruction of temple in Pakistan

New Delhi: India on Wednesday, September 2, unequivocally condemned the reported destruction of a Hindu temple in the Narowal region of Pakistan, demanding that Islamabad promptly investigate the incident and hold those responsible fully accountable. New Delhi also said that Pakistan must take immediate remedial measures to restore the desecrated temple and fulfil its primary Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 3 Sep 2026 9:00 am

A club as big as City: Expensive Enzos parting shot at Chelsea

Fernandez also highlighted City

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 8:18 am

US-Iran strikes raise fears of renewed war across the Middle East

Fears of renewed escalation gripped the Middle East after the United States and Iran exchanged their biggest barrage

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 8:08 am

Rumours were true: Lautaro Martinez confirms Barcelona interest

Martinez was reportedly among Barcelona

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 7:26 am

Mary Kay Unveils New Global Brand Platform

Antara News 3 Sep 2026 7:05 am

How the entire Argentine football community will pay tribute to Messi

According to the TyC Sports, the initiative proposes that in the next round of all categories of all men's and women's disciplines (eleven, futsal and beach soccer) the game be stopped ten minutes into the first half and a minute of applause be given in recognition of the time the Rosario star spent with the Argentine national team.

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 1:42 am

Third-ranked Pegula, Medvedev power into US Open third round

World number three Jessica Pegula and former champion Daniil Medvedev raced into the third round of the US Open on Wednesday with straight-sets victories.

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 1:25 am

Ukraine tells UN aviation watchdog that Russian airspace 'not safe'

Russia's aviation watchdog called Ukraine's warnings illegitimate and invalid.

The Hindu 3 Sep 2026 1:15 am

U.S. Fed says 'positive' economic outlook facing heightened uncertainty

Economic activity nationwide increased modestly since early July, the Fed said in its eige book survey of economic conditions, adding that consumer spending also grew slightly

The Hindu 3 Sep 2026 1:11 am

England omit Carse from squad for third Test against Pakistan

The Durham paceman was dropped from the squad for the second Test at Lord's after he was briefly arrested and handcuffed by police following an incident outside a Derby nightclub on August 22.

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 1:07 am

UN charts course to manage global warming-limit breach

UNEPs detailed 'overshoot, peak and decline' pathway seeks to hold the peak as low as possible and then bring temperatures back down below the 1.5C limit; report terms it best remaining option

The Hindu 3 Sep 2026 1:06 am

Faruque, Bulbul pressured, Tamim spared: Cricketers' BPL double standards?

Expect the unexpected. This has become something of an unofficial motto of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). From U-turns and limping logic to claims of

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 12:26 am

Deadline day soap opera had it all

Deadline day was supposed to be the final chapter of the summer transfer window. Instead, it delivered a soap opera that, quite simply, had it all.

The Daily Star 2 Sep 2026 11:25 pm

Pakistan says 'hopeful' for peace in West Asia despite recent escalation

In June, the U.S. and Iran signed an MoU, aimed at bringing peace in West Asia. Pakistan also signed the document as a guarantor

The Hindu 2 Sep 2026 10:07 pm

Mirza Abbas returns home after nearly five months of treatment abroad

Dhaka-8 MP arrives in Dhaka from Malaysia around 9:40pm

The Daily Star 2 Sep 2026 9:44 pm

NHRC Bill: Parliamentary committee proposes minority representation and wider inspection powers

Opposition MPs dispute wording on their participation

The Daily Star 2 Sep 2026 9:37 pm

DU law professor Nazmuzzaman Bhuian appointed PSC chairman

Gazette notification confirms presidential appointment

The Daily Star 2 Sep 2026 9:28 pm

Price of bottled soybean oil rises by Tk 5 a litre

The government has increased the maximum retail price of bottled soybean oil by Tk 5 to Tk 204 a litre, citing higher international prices and import costs.

The Daily Star 2 Sep 2026 9:17 pm

Local AL leader dies after falling ill in Chattogram jail

Jail officials say Md Nurul Islam complained of chest pain before being transferred to CMCH

The Daily Star 2 Sep 2026 9:08 pm

Tarique still bears 1/11 torture scars but wants no revenge: Additional press secretary

Rumon says the prime minister wants to leave the painful past behind and focus on development

The Daily Star 2 Sep 2026 9:03 pm

BSEC approves Desco

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has approved Dhaka Electric Supply Company Ltd (Desco) to issue 4.59 crore preference shares to the government, with a total face value of Tk 45.9 crore.

The Daily Star 2 Sep 2026 8:47 pm

Hridoy smashes 350, breaks Tamim

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The Daily Star 2 Sep 2026 8:39 pm

Speaker unhappy over use of phones by lawmakers in parliament

Urges MPs to maintain discipline by refraining from talking and using phones

The Daily Star 2 Sep 2026 8:24 pm

Riquelme to Messi: Stay in US and enjoy your football

Riquelme said Argentines should be grateful for everything Messi has given to the national team and football.

The Daily Star 2 Sep 2026 8:19 pm

Govt to buy 70,000 tonnes of fertiliser for current Aman season

The government has significantly increased fertiliser imports to meet overall demand for the current Aman and Boro seasons

The Daily Star 2 Sep 2026 8:12 pm

Shanto back in Bangladesh T20 fold for Asian Games

Former captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has returned to Bangladesh

The Daily Star 2 Sep 2026 8:11 pm

Is the health ministry merger still on? New appointments raise fresh questions

Separate secretaries have been named for both divisions despite an earlier decision to combine them

The Daily Star 2 Sep 2026 7:53 pm

Contracts of Agrani, BDBL, BASIC Bank managing directors cancelled

Separate letters confirmed that the government had approved the cancellation of the unexpired contractual terms of the managing directors of Agrani Bank, Md Anwarul Islam; BDBL, Md Jashim Uddin; and BASIC Bank, Md Kamruzzaman Khan

The Daily Star 2 Sep 2026 7:46 pm

Women dominate BRUR

Awards conferred on 18 students for academic excellence

The Daily Star 2 Sep 2026 7:27 pm

Adani finally explains why Godda power supply to Bangladesh has dropped

The power plant in India has been supplying around 800-1,000MW since mid-August, well below full capacity

The Daily Star 2 Sep 2026 7:26 pm

Three children drown in separate incidents in Thakurgaon

Two drown in Tironoi river in Ranisankail

The Daily Star 2 Sep 2026 7:25 pm

18,000 customers apply to withdraw Tk 1,300 crore from Sammilito Islami Bank

Submissions of individual applications for deposit withdrawals started at the branches and sub-branches of the bank on September 1

The Daily Star 2 Sep 2026 7:11 pm

Bangladesh power situation to improve within 15 days, says State Minister

Amit apologises for recent shortages, cites plant outages, lower Adani supply and LNG disruptions behind crisis

The Daily Star 2 Sep 2026 7:02 pm

Botswana secures release of woman on Bangladesh death row

The 33-year-old was arrested in Dhaka in 2022

The Daily Star 2 Sep 2026 6:55 pm

4 more die with measles-like symptoms, combined toll reaches 983

DGHS reports 1,034 new suspected measles and 63 new confirmed cases in 24 hours

The Daily Star 2 Sep 2026 6:53 pm

5 die of dengue, 1,110 hospitalised in 24hrs

Death toll rises to 107

The Daily Star 2 Sep 2026 6:51 pm

SZMCH intern doctors continue strike following assault after patient

Six of seven named accused arrested; doctors demand arrest of

The Daily Star 2 Sep 2026 6:49 pm

Media outlets independently decide what to publish or remove: State minister

Govt not trying to control media, says Yasser

The Daily Star 2 Sep 2026 6:44 pm

Tonu murder: Interpol issues Red Notices against 2 former army personnel

The two suspects, believed to be in Saudi Arabia, were stationed at Cumilla Cantonment when Tonu was killed in 2016

The Daily Star 2 Sep 2026 6:40 pm

HC gives authorities 15 days to clear plastic waste from Buriganga riverbank

Order comes after hearing a petition that cited The Daily Star

The Daily Star 2 Sep 2026 6:26 pm

Balancing China and Russia: India

New Delhi aims to keep BRICS relevant to the Global South while preventing its transformation into a Chinese bandwagon or an explicitly anti-Western coalition.

The Diplomat 2 Sep 2026 6:02 pm

Separate Air Force training bases too costly, time-consuming: PM Tarique

Bangladesh prime minister says existing facilities are more practical as government plans domestic drone production and stronger military cybersecurity

The Daily Star 2 Sep 2026 5:40 pm

Indonesia assesses CPO

Antara News 2 Sep 2026 5:39 pm

Could the man who murdered a Christian missionary and his sons walk free in India?

Dara Singh is serving a life sentence for burning alive Graham Staines and his two sons in Odisha in 1999.

BBC 2 Sep 2026 5:39 pm

Sri Lanka name two new players for England white-ball tour

Sachindu Colombage, 28, who has not played international cricket, has been included in the 16-member ODI squad. All-rounder Tharindu Ratnayake, 30, who has played two Tests, was named in the 16-man T20 squad.

The Daily Star 2 Sep 2026 5:22 pm

Secretary-level reshuffle brings changes to public administration, health and culture ministries

Senior bureaucrats receive new postings

The Daily Star 2 Sep 2026 5:14 pm

Nabaganga river erosion threatens Bardia Bazar, nearby homes in Narail

Ten homes already swept away as traders and residents demand urgent riverbank protection

The Daily Star 2 Sep 2026 4:58 pm

Resettlement must come first in any Phulbari open-pit mining plan: PM Tarique

Prime minister says affected people must not lose their livelihoods and environmental concerns will be given importance before any decision

The Daily Star 2 Sep 2026 4:37 pm

4 policemen withdrawn after woman alleges rape aboard Kurigram Express

Two inquiries ordered and catering contract cancelled

The Daily Star 2 Sep 2026 4:30 pm

Charges framed against Syed Ashfaqul Haque, wife

Next hearing in the case scheduled on January 4, 2027

The Daily Star 2 Sep 2026 4:30 pm

First global recommendations issued on quitting smoking with type 2 diabetes

35 experts from 13 countries call for structured support to be integrated into routine diabetes care

The Daily Star 2 Sep 2026 4:15 pm

Argentina face testing transition after Messi

Messi vacated the famous number 10 shirt on Monday, after 21 years of carrying Argentinian hopes on his shoulders.

The Daily Star 2 Sep 2026 4:05 pm

ACC decides to investigate corruption allegations against Asif Mahmud

Four-member team formed to look into alleged irregularities in recruitment, transfers and promotions at the Youth and Sports Ministry

The Daily Star 2 Sep 2026 4:00 pm